I want to begin by saying that I have had a positive experience as a pastor. … 5 Things That Are Hard About Being a PastorRead more
Pastors
Pastors as Cultivators of Hope
We are living in difficult times. As I write this, there has been a recent advancement … Pastors as Cultivators of HopeRead more
3 Reasons I Promote Reserve Military Chaplaincy
There are people who are full-time military chaplains in the regular forces and I’m so thankful … 3 Reasons I Promote Reserve Military ChaplaincyRead more
5 Things Pastors Need to Know About Post-Pandemic Ministry
As we come out of this pandemic, many church leaders and pastors are looking forward to … 5 Things Pastors Need to Know About Post-Pandemic MinistryRead more
Should Pastors Get a Doctorate?
In some ways I hate the way I phrased that title because it is not a … Should Pastors Get a Doctorate?Read more
Should People With Mental Illness Be In Church Leadership?
Dale Partridge has recently given his opinion about people with mental illness in leadership in the … Should People With Mental Illness Be In Church Leadership?Read more
How Could a Pastor Commit Suicide?
We are hearing more and more about pastors committing suicide. How can that be? Aren’t pastors … How Could a Pastor Commit Suicide?Read more
How Can Pastors Get Involved In the Community?
I love my church and spending time with the people in my congregation. They are great … How Can Pastors Get Involved In the Community?Read more
Important Tools for Pastors
When it comes to pastoring, some of the most popular resources are in the area of … Important Tools for PastorsRead more
Should Pastors Work With Pastors of Other Denominations?
Some pastors feel more comfortable working with pastors of their own tradition/denomination. There is nothing wrong … Should Pastors Work With Pastors of Other Denominations?Read more
5 Questions Pastors Need to Ask
Pastors want to have the answers. But even more important is to have the right questions. … 5 Questions Pastors Need to AskRead more
Pastors Poking Fun at Themselves
I believe in including humour, both in the services and the sermons. If I’m going to … Pastors Poking Fun at ThemselvesRead more
Pastors and Counselling
I have heard a number of pastors talk about how much time they spend doing counselling … Pastors and CounsellingRead more
How Pastors Can Use YouTube
One of the most useful online tools for pastors is YouTube. Anyone can make a video, … How Pastors Can Use YouTubeRead more
31 Days to Become a Better Pastor: Pray For Your Colleagues
No one understands what it is like to be a pastor like another pastor. We know … 31 Days to Become a Better Pastor: Pray For Your ColleaguesRead more
Pastors and Social Media
Should pastors be on social media. I know of pastors who take it as an item … Pastors and Social MediaRead more
When Pastors Doubt
I remember as a teenager listening to our minister say during the service that he had … When Pastors DoubtRead more
7 Things Pastors Need to Be Reminded Of
Being a pastor of a church is a rewarding career. Most pastors are quite passionate about … 7 Things Pastors Need to Be Reminded OfRead more
Pastors, Politicians, Actors and Sex Scandals
We are living in a moment when many people are coming forward accusing famous individuals of … Pastors, Politicians, Actors and Sex ScandalsRead more
5 Things You Need to Know About Pastors
Although things have changed, there are still people who place pastors on pedestals. There is nothing … 5 Things You Need to Know About PastorsRead more
7 Questions Pastors Need to Regularly Ask
I love being a pastor and I’m so thankful that the opportunity to return to pastoral … 7 Questions Pastors Need to Regularly AskRead more
Pastors: Shepherds or Entrepreneurs?
As a pastor, I’m very interested in discussing the role of my calling. If I don’t … Pastors: Shepherds or Entrepreneurs?Read more
5 Apologetics Topics Pastors Can Preach On
I am both an apologist and a pastor. I do not see those as two different … 5 Apologetics Topics Pastors Can Preach OnRead more
Pastors, Church Culture and Disabilities
What is the culture of your church when it comes to disabilities? Does your church eagerly … Pastors, Church Culture and DisabilitiesRead more
3 Things Pastors Can Learn From Donald Trump
During this election season, I must confess that I’m thankful that I’m a Canadian. My thoughts … 3 Things Pastors Can Learn From Donald TrumpRead more
5 Reasons Why Pastors Should Care About Apologetics
As both a pastor and an apologist, I believe that there should be connections between both … 5 Reasons Why Pastors Should Care About ApologeticsRead more
4 Questions Pastors Need to Ask
The unfortunate reality is that not all pastors finish well. We hear about the pastors of … 4 Questions Pastors Need to AskRead more
Who Moved My Pulpit?
One of my favourite podcasts is Rainer on Leadership and Thom Rainer’s blog posts that I … Who Moved My Pulpit?Read more
A Plea for More Theological Pastors
What would be the reaction if you mentioned at a church function that you wanted to … A Plea for More Theological PastorsRead more
4 Things That Pastors Need to Remember About Their Congregation
One of the biggest challenges for pastors is preparing one sermon for a congregation that is … 4 Things That Pastors Need to Remember About Their CongregationRead more
Growing God’s Church – Review
All Christians should be interested in seeing the Church grow and people come to faith in … Growing God’s Church – ReviewRead more
How Can Pastors Equip Churches to Defend the Faith?
J. Warner Wallace provides some practical advice to pastors on how to help their churches to … How Can Pastors Equip Churches to Defend the Faith?Read more
5 Things Pastors Need to Know About Autism
I have been contacted by a number of pastors lately about autism. I’m impressed with pastors … 5 Things Pastors Need to Know About AutismRead more
Why Apologetics is Essential to Being a Pastor
I sometimes encounter resistance by pastors about the value of apologetics. I have also heard from … Why Apologetics is Essential to Being a PastorRead more
Should Pastors Have Friends Within Their Church?
One of the questions that a new pastor has to wrestle with is the nature of … Should Pastors Have Friends Within Their Church?Read more
5 Reasons Pastors Should Consider Apologetics
One of the frustrations that apologists often express is the difficulty of getting the church to … 5 Reasons Pastors Should Consider ApologeticsRead more
What Does a Pastor Actually Do?
Pastors have it easy, they only work one day a week. Except the reality is that … What Does a Pastor Actually Do?Read more
Devotions: 3 John
A devotion based on 3 John 1:3. John was not just a theologian, he was a … Devotions: 3 JohnRead more
Preaching and Teaching
How should pastors respond to the low level of biblical illiteracy in churches? Should we aim … Preaching and TeachingRead more
5 Myths About Pastors
I have respect for pastors, both as an ex-pastor and as someone who has been ministered … 5 Myths About PastorsRead more
7 Reasons Why Pastors Should Consider Military Chaplaincy
One of the most rewarding parts of my life has been my role as a military chaplain … 7 Reasons Why Pastors Should Consider Military ChaplaincyRead more
Churches, Pastors and the Disabled
When it comes to welcoming those with disabilities into a church, I come at it with … Churches, Pastors and the DisabledRead more
9 Things Pastors Would Like to Tell Their Congregation
I want to tell you a secret. Are you listening? Pastors are human. Thom Rainer shares … 9 Things Pastors Would Like to Tell Their CongregationRead more
10 Pastors to Be Concerned About
This is not a list of names but rather ten types of pastors that we should … 10 Pastors to Be Concerned AboutRead more
People-Pleasing Pastors
One of the most dangerous traps for pastors is that of people-pleasing. The problem is that … People-Pleasing PastorsRead more
That Dreaded Question
There is one question that pastors hate more than any other when getting together at conferences … That Dreaded QuestionRead more
The Friendless Pastor
Christian leaders often talk about the lonely pastor. This is more than a cliche, it is … The Friendless PastorRead more
5 Frustrations of Pastoral Ministry (or Why Would Anyone Choose Pastoral Ministry?)
A guest post by Deane Proctor. This column risks coming off as some sort of pastoral … 5 Frustrations of Pastoral Ministry (or Why Would Anyone Choose Pastoral Ministry?)Read more
7 Things an Associate Pastor Needs to Remember
In my ministry career, I was a youth pastor for five years and an associate pastor … 7 Things an Associate Pastor Needs to RememberRead more
Stronger Together
I came across this verse in my devotions. “Whoever isolates himself seeks his own desire; he … Stronger TogetherRead more
What Kind of Pastor Am I?
As someone who has pastored for over a decade, I understand how easy it is lose … What Kind of Pastor Am I?Read more
What Kind of Pastors Do We Need?
We need good pastors in our churches. But what does a good pastor look like? A … What Kind of Pastors Do We Need?Read more
Seven Warning Signs of Affairs for Pastors
One of the saddest things to hear are stories of pastors or other church staff who … Seven Warning Signs of Affairs for PastorsRead more
Ministry Reflection One
This spring will be the tenth anniversary of my ordination. Over the next couple of months, … Ministry Reflection OneRead more